Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Chiropractors in Townsville

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  • Who owns and operates Mark O'Brien Chiropractic in Townsville?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic is a locally owned and operated chiropractic clinic run by Mark O'Brien, an Australian Registered Chiropractor who has been serving Townsville and nearby suburbs including West End, Hermit Park and North Ward for more than 25 years.

  • How long has Mark O'Brien Chiropractic been servicing the Townsville community?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic has been trusted by Townsville residents for more than 25 years, with Mark O'Brien a member of the Chiropractors' Association of Australia since 1996, providing consistent, experienced care from our West End clinic.

  • Why do locals in Townsville choose Mark O'Brien Chiropractic?

    Townsville locals choose Mark O'Brien Chiropractic because we are a genuinely local practice offering personal, experienced care rather than a rotating roster of practitioners, with the same chiropractor seeing you visit after visit at our West End clinic.

  • What services does Mark O'Brien Chiropractic provide in Townsville?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic provides chiropractic adjustments, and rehabilitation and management exercises for Townsville patients, alongside targeted care for conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica and headaches.

  • Is Mark O'Brien Chiropractic suitable for the whole family, including children and older adults?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic treats patients of all ages across Townsville, from young children through to older adults, using a range of techniques including gentle, low-force options suited to different ages and conditions.

  • Is Mark O'Brien Chiropractic a registered chiropractor in Queensland?

    Yes, Mark O'Brien is an Australian Registered Chiropractor with registration number CHI0001405379, meeting the national standards set by the Chiropractic Board of Australia, so Townsville patients can be confident they are seeing a properly qualified practitioner.

  • Is Mark O'Brien Chiropractic covered by private health funds and DVA in Townsville?

    He is not a registered provider, but he does offer the private health rebates, and eligible patients can get a Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) from their GP.

  • How can I confirm Mark O'Brien Chiropractic's credentials before booking?

    You can independently verify Mark O'Brien's membership with the Chiropractors' Association of Australia and check the practice's ABN on the Australian Business Register, giving Townsville patients an easy way to confirm our credentials before their first visit.

  • Is Mark O'Brien Chiropractic involved in the Townsville community?

    As a locally owned practice, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic has been part of the Townsville community for more than 25 years, with Mark O'Brien living and working locally rather than operating as part of a larger interstate chain. He also supports several local charities in Townsville.

  • Does Mark O'Brien Chiropractic support residents beyond Townsville itself?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic extends its reach beyond Townsville with a monthly visiting clinic in Hughenden, making experienced chiropractic care more accessible to patients in that wider rural community.

  • What suburbs and areas does Mark O'Brien Chiropractic service around Townsville?

    Mark O'Brien Chiropractic services Townsville and surrounding suburbs including West End, Hermit Park, North Ward, Mundingburra, Aitkenvale, Kirwan and Idalia, plus a monthly visiting clinic in Hughenden for patients further west.

  • How quickly can I get an appointment with Mark O'Brien Chiropractic in Townsville?

    Appointment availability at Mark O'Brien Chiropractic depends on current bookings, and we do our best to see Townsville patients as promptly as possible, particularly those dealing with acute pain, so it is worth calling as soon as symptoms start.

  • How do Townsville patients contact or book with Mark O'Brien Chiropractic?

    Townsville patients can contact Mark O'Brien Chiropractic by phone on (07) 4721 1011 or book an appointment online, with our clinic based at 156 Bundock St, West End QLD 4810.

  • Does Mark O'Brien Chiropractic use modern chiropractic techniques in Townsville?

    Yes, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic offers a range of modern techniques for Townsville patients, including the Activator Technique, Torque Release Technique, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and Advanced BioStructural Correction, alongside traditional diversified adjustments, so care can be tailored to what suits you best.

  • Is Mark O'Brien Chiropractic's training and approach kept up to date?

    Mark regularly undertakes ongoing training and professional development to keep his knowledge and approach current. This also forms part of AHPRA’s requirements for registered chiropractors and supports the delivery of current, informed and considered chiropractic care.